9179 America's 250th Anniversary (America250) Trivia Questions with Answers
9179 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Who commanded the Continental Army during the American victory at Yorktown in 1781?
Answer
George Washington
On what date did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?
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January 1, 1863
Where was the ceremonial “Last Spike” driven to complete America's first transcontinental railroad?
Answer
Promontory Summit, Utah
Who was the sculptor who directed the carving of Mount Rushmore?
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Gutzon Borglum
Which delegate signed the Constitution as president of the Constitutional Convention?
Answer
George Washington
Which bird is the sole supporter on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States?
Answer
American bald eagle
What was the name of the United States’ first constitution before the current Constitution, relevant to America250?
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Articles of Confederation
Who became commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775, a central America250 figure?
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George Washington
Which battle, fought on June 17, 1775, was the first major battle of the American Revolution?
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Battle of Bunker Hill
Which American received the honorary rank of General of the Armies on July 4, 1976?
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George Washington
At the 1787 Constitutional Convention, which delegate signed the U.S. Constitution first?
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George Washington
Who chaired the First Continental Congress when it met in 1774?
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Peyton Randolph
On what date were the first United States Semiquincentennial commissioners sworn in?
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November 16, 2018
Which earlier national anniversary did the 1976 United States Bicentennial commemorate?
Answer
200 years of independence
Which U.S. military branch held the 250th-anniversary parade described as an America250 soft launch?
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United States Army
Where did the America250 opening announcement take place on July 3, 2025?
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Des Moines, Iowa
Which tournament includes special July 4, 2026 ceremonies honoring America250?
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2026 FIFA World Cup
In which city is the America250 time capsule being buried?
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Philadelphia
What is the official term for America250’s 250th-anniversary celebration?
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Semiquincentennial
Which law authorized the commemorative coin program for America’s 250th anniversary?
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Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020
Which federal commission, established in 2016, leads the America250 celebration?
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United States Semiquincentennial Commission